Mental Health Advocacy and Action in Europe
The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic crisis have aggravated pre-existing drivers of poor mental health across the globe. In addition to severe disruptions to psychosocial support for individuals with pre-existing conditions, increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression due to lockdowns, job insecurity and conflict are among a myriad of factors that have disrupted […]
Youth in action: Addressing mental health together
On May 11, NCD Child in partnership with UNICEF, OxFord University and ‘My Mind our Humanity’ hosted a fireside chat entitled ‘Youth in action: Addressing mental health together’. A group of young people shared what it was like to live with one or more non-communicable diseases (NCDs) during the pandemic and highlighted steps to protect […]
NCD Child Focus Group Discussion Series: Adapting to Virtual NCD Dialogues and Addressing Webinar Fatigue
Between January to March 2022, NCD Child held a series of focus group discussion with participants from Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa and Asia-Pacific regional workshops, as well as prospective participants fro the upcoming European regional workshop to explore strategies to combat “Zoom fatigue” and identify priorities for our regional advocacy efforts.
NCD Child introduces new Young Leaders Program
We are excited to present our new Young Leaders Program (YLP)! The YLP is a two-year leadership program created to support young people aged 19-30 to scale up their leadership capacity, increase engagement in non-communicable disease (NCD) related advocacy and sustain a strong youth voice within the NCD landscape. The program serves as a platform […]
New Lancet review looks at progress and challenges of type 1 diabetes for children and adolescents in LMICs 100 years after discovery of insulin
Type 1 diabetes is on the rise globally, however the burden of mortality remains disproportionate in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) especially among children and adolescents. As 2021 celebrates 100 years of discovery of insulin, a team led by NCD Child takes a look back at the progress, global burden of type 1 diabetes (T1D) […]
The Impact of COVID-19 on Obesity and Diabetes in the Asia-Pacific Region
Hosted by NCD Child, in partnership with the Asia-Pacific Pediatric Association (APPA) and Caring and Living as Neighbours (CLAN), the two-day workshop provided an opportunity for individuals in the Asia-Pacific region to strengthen their advocacy and leadership skills, and collaborate on strategies to keep young people living with obesity and/or diabetes safe during COVID-19. Date: October 23 & 24 Time: […]
The Double-Burden of Malnutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa: Engaging Youth in Nutritious Food – Summary Report
On June 14 and 15, NCD Child, in partnership with the Ghana NCD Alliance and the South Africa NCD Alliance hosted an Independent Summit Dialogue for the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS). The event was an opportunity for organizations and individuals working on malnutrition in all its forms in sub-Saharan Africa to amplify their […]
What Works & What Doesn’t To Meaningfully Engage The Youth Living with NCD Community
For this year’s Global Week for Action on NCDs, NCD Child Young Leaders Anita Bulindi, Dr. Apoorva Gomber, Dr. Shakira Choonara, Alex Kwok and Joab Wako are speaking up to share what it means to meaningfully engage young people when it comes to tackling non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and achieving health for all. This year’s theme […]
Youth in Action: Solutions to Addressing and Managing Diabetes
Back to all news and events #YouthBeyondT1D On September 28, 2021, NCD Child invited young people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) around the world to engage in a dialogue to share their stories and solutions on how they addressed and managed their T1D. The conversation is a continuation from #YouthBeyondT1D, aimed to amply youth […]
Beyond the pandemic: Health systems change to protect children and adolescents from NCDs
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of health systems around the world. Emergency measures have created barriers to accessing essential services and medicines, with major impacts on children and young people, especially those living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). As the pandemic continues into the foreseeable future, we must position youth at the center of […]